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Nong Khaem เขตหนองแขม
Khet
Khet location in Bangkok
Coordinates: 13°42′17″N 100°20′56″ECoordinates: 13°42′17″N 100°20′56″E
Country	Thailand
Province	Bangkok
Seat	Nong Khang Phlu
Khwaeng	2
Area
• Total	35.825 km2 (13.832 sq mi)
Population (2017)
• Total	155,722[1]
• Density	4,346.74/km2 (11,258.0/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code	10160
Geocode	1023

Nong Khaem (Thai: เขตหนองแขม, pronounced [nɔ̌ːŋ kʰɛ̌ːm]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Thawi Watthana, Bang Khae, Bang Bon of Bangkok, Krathum Baen of Samut Sakhon Province, Sam Phran and Phutthamonthon of Nakhon Pathom Province.

History[edit] เขตหนองแขม

The name of the district came from nong which means ‘wetland‘ and khaem which means ‘reed’ (Phragmites karka), a reedy plant, reflecting its environment in the past. It was set up as Amphoe Nong Khaem in 1902. In 1938 it become a king amphoe of Amphoe Phasi Charoen for about 20 years before it was elevated to amphoe status again. It became a khet in 1972 after Bangkok administrative reform. In 1998, the eastern part of Nong Khaem (Lak Song Sub-district) was made part of the newly established district of Khet Bang Khae.

Administration[edit] เขตหนองแขม

The district is divided into two sub-districts (khwaeng).

Economy[edit]

In 1973 Thai President Foods started production of its instant food in a factory in Nong Khang Phlu, most notably the instant noodle soup of the MAMA brand. In 1986 the factory was moved to Si Racha, as the old one became too small.

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• BMA website with the tourist landmarks of Nong Khaem
• Nong Khaem district office (Thai only)

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